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Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

If you are living with diabetes, you may face serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, foot problems, nerve damage, and more. However, many people are unaware that diabetes can also cause serious eye problems, such as diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness if not treated in time. In this presentation, we have highlighted the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.<br><br>For more useful information, visit: https://www.windycityretina.com/diabetic-retinopathy-eye-plainfield-joliet-il/

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Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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  1. Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments

  2. Causes Of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is caused by uncontrolled diabetes, where high blood sugar wreaks havoc on the delicate blood vessels in the retina. These sugar spikes can weaken and block the vital pathways that keep your vision clear, leading to serious eye complications.

  3. Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms Early Symptoms: None. Later Symptoms: Blurry vision, floating spots in your vision, blindness. Diagnosis: Dilated eye exam. Treatment: Injections, laser treatment, surgery.

  4. Test & Treatment Retinal Exam Intravitreal Injections Ultrasonography Laser Surgery Oct Fluorescein Angiography

  5. Retinal Exam A retinal examination with Dr. Desai utilizes advanced, specialized equipment to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your retinal health. Depending on your needs, the exam may include a series of diagnostic tests along with a detailed dilated retinal examination to accurately assess and address any retinal conditions.

  6. Intravitreal Injection Intravitreal injections are used to treat retinal swelling and bleeding from various diagnoses. Multiple injections may be needed over several months to obtain the best outcome. Dr. Desai will discuss your specific plan during your visit.

  7. Ultrasonography Occasional it may not be possible to directly visualize your retina due to things such as cataracts or bleeding. In these instances, Dr. Desai will utilize ultrasonography to obtain an indirect view of your retina.

  8. Laser Surgery Laser retinopexy is a precise treatment for managing retinal swelling and bleeding caused by various conditions. In some cases, multiple sessions may be required to achieve the best results. Dr. Desai will provide a tailored treatment plan and discuss it with you during your visit.

  9. What is OCT? Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is used to obtain a cross-sectional image of your retina to aid in the diagnosis and treatment your retinal disease. It is similar to a small CT or MRI scan of the eye. Intravitreal injections are used to treat retinal swelling and bleeding from various diagnoses. Multiple injections may be needed over several months to obtain the best outcome. Dr. Desai will discuss your specific plan during your visit.

  10. What is Fluorescein Angiography Fluorescein angiography captures detailed images of retinal blood vessels using a safe dye injected into the bloodstream. This dye is unique to eye imaging and differs from those used in CT or MRI scans.

  11. Dr. Ankit Desai, MD OPHTHALMOLOGIST 15905 S Frederick StSuite 105Plainfield, IL 60586Call Now: (815) 714-9115 https://www.windycityretina.com

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